Fishing La Cygne Lake
AKA: La Cygne Reservoir
Popular Fish Species La Cygne Lake, KS
Blue Catfish Fishing
This year blue catfish are running in the big to monster size in La Cygne Lake, many exceeding 75 pounds. Most of the local guides offer catfish trips, and big blues are the favorite target. The state record is over 100 pounds. Fishing for blue catfish is most often productive during spring through summer around any kind of structure. The river end of the lake is often the area where the bigger catfish are caught. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with cut bait or other popular catfish baits. Other catfish in the lake include channel and flathead catfish.
Largemouth Bass Fishing
La Cygne Lake continues to deliver good limits of largemouth bass, as it has for several years now. Careful fisheries management by the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks has maintained a thriving bass fishery, providing both quantity and quality for anglers. Recent results by locals, and bass fishing tournament participants, attest to the fact that fishing for largemouth bass has been very rewarding lately. Also, there is the potential for catching a monster. Big mouth bass often move shallow and become fairly aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. If they seem disinterested in your presentations, try slowing down and use smaller, lighter baits. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good options. In winter, spend your time fishing La Cygne Lake on deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time. Fishing for largemouth bass can range from fair to very good here, year round.
White Crappie Fishing
A good number of healthy white crappie reside in La Cygne Lake, as they are making a decent comeback this year. The fish population is healthy and crappie fishing is excellent. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate shallow brush and vegetation in Spring and Fall focusing on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out to as deep as 30 to 35 feet, as well as ledges near channels at these depths. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here.
La Cygne Lake Fishing Video
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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, white crappie, bluegill and white bass at La Cygne Lake in Kansas.
Warm water year round, thanks to the power plant, makes La Cygne Lake a big fish factory. This 2,600-acre lake at the eastern border of the state, 3 miles east of La Cygne, grows big bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill and white bass.
Best of all it is often just as good in winter as it is in summer. This productive fishery has about 20 miles of shoreline with plenty of brush, timber and rocky bank cover to appeal to any angler. Boat ramps, a marina, campgrounds and supplies are all handy during your stay.
Primary fish species residing in La Cygne Lake
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La Cygne Lake Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NO
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
East Side Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off E 2400th Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.
Linn County Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off E 2400th Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.
North Boat Launch Ramp
Located on the north tip of the lake, off W 399th Street, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.
Park Road Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Park Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.
Fishing Guides On La Cygne Lake
Top Tier Fishing - catfish, crappie, bass
If you offer fishing guide services on this lake, please contact us for a free listing, to be posted here.
Fishing License
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Linn County Park Campground - 913 757-6633
La Cygne Lake KS Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
La Cygne Lake
Linn County Park & Marina Store
100 Marina Rd
Lacygne, KS 66040
913 757-6633
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La Cygne Lake in KS
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Fishing for bass, catfish and crappie in eastern KS.
